Hill v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge. —

The offense is the unlawful carrying of a pistol; punishment fixed at a fine of $100.00.

The State relied upon the testimony of two peace officers of the city of Beaumont. From their testimony, the appellant and his wife were noticed at a restaurant in the city of Beaumont about 3:00 or 3 :30 in the morning. Upon the person of the appellant was a belt and holster. One of the officers asked the appellant as to the whereabouts of the pistol and he said that it was in the pocket of his car; that he did not think it was against the law to have it there. Each of the…